Chapter 123

In the CEO’s office.

Kristin glanced at her tiny desk tucked into the corner, feeling incredibly cramped. “Mr. FitzGerald, maybe I should go work outside. It’s quite nice there.”

After all, a CEO needed his privacy, and her working inside his office just didn’t seem

right.

“What exactly does being a personal assistant entail?” Rhett asked casually, setting down the contract he had been reviewing.

Kristin dropped her gaze to the floor and fell silent, not wanting to provoke his anger.

“Coffee.” Rhett gestured toward his empty cup.

Quickly, Kristin moved to fetch the cup and started preparing a fresh coffee for Rhett.

*Carter won’t give up on Summer’s custody that easily. He’s waiting for you to slip up,” Rhett mentioned nonchalantly, as if reminding her were an afterthought.

At the door, Kristin paused but didn’t respond.

“If you need, York can assist with Summer’s registration,” Rhett muttered, still not looking up.

He’d never admitted that he had a soft spot for Summer. Before meeting Summer, Rhett had considered himself not fond of children.

After encountering Summer, he realized it wasn’t a general disdain for kids. He specifically disliked Eve’s son, Milo.

“Thank you, Mr. FitzGerald, but it’s not necessary,” Kristin refused, shaking her head.

Even if Rhett was willing to help her, she couldn’t accept. If Summer’s registration ended up in Rhett’s name, their illicit relationship would be exposed to the Bryce family.

Besides, her relationship with Rhett was purely transactional. Just as James had said, it was likely that Rhett would eventually marry Hertha.

It was only a matter of three years, perhaps even less before Rhett grew tired of her.

Why bother with the hassle?

Moreover, if Summer were to be legally under Rhett’s care, Summer could claim a portion of his wealth, something the FitzGerald family would never allow.

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wasn’t stupid and didn’t want to stir trouble for herself or

all, was a business arrangement, bound to dissolve

out of the office, Kristin went to prepare Rhett’s coffee. Then she saw Holcomb

Kristin a quick glance

Haywood family approached me

we can talk at home,” Rhett dismissed

Kristin, considering her a ticking time bomb. “Your situation with Herthal doesn’t need elaboration. As adults, this is about responsibility.

down with frustration. “Since we’re all adults, we both bear responsibility. The hotel room was in my name. Why was Hertha there? Was being drunk an excuse? How did

seemed, how did she

who’s at a disadvantage?” Holcomb went pale with anger.

this, it will be me

reputation. You might afford to lose. face, but our family cannot! Don’t think you can do whatever you please just because you’ve grown up. This company

her yourself, then,” Rhett retorted, ignoring

breathe, infuriated. “The union between our family and the Haywood family is already set, and the media knows. Make sure Kristin keeps her mouth shut. If

in a low

sharply. “Are you threatening

about Kristin! As a woman of loose morals with a child out of wedlock, she’s a bomb waiting to go off. I’m looking out for you,”

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visibly upset.

Nicola have morals? She seduced a married man and had two illegitimate. children. Despite objections, didn’t you marry her? I should learn from you,” Rhett

is a fact, and that reflects

Have you witnessed her so–called loose morale

Be careful not to lower your standards,” Rhett warned Holcomb, reminding him to think

in your grasp? You’re fooling yourself. Legally speaking, half of Lucius‘ shares belong to Vincent. As for

the shares to

yourself,” Rhett replied, curious to see just how far Holcomb

dare to give Vincent a piece of his

thought was almost

once we’ve dealt with Kristin, you can get married to Hertha, and I’ll

and left.

with the sole purpose of giving Rhett

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